Architects and developers were able to monitor the project design in real time
Jakub Mazur introduced the DESVIX platform. “DESVIX began as an internal startup because, as architects, we felt we were missing a tool like this, so we decided to develop it,” he explained. DESVIX, a portmanteau of the words “design,” “vision,” and “experience,” functions as a cloud-based environment where projects are accessible as live, open 3D scenes. “You can connect to them from anywhere; architects, developers, cities, and the public can all have access,” explained Jakub Mazur.
According to DESVIX, it is precisely this ability to share and communicate about a project in real space that proves to be essential. Originally, the platform was intended mainly for architects, but it has gradually expanded to include developers and cities as well. “We’ve found that when we create more within a space, we understand it better as architects. But it works externally as well—the project is easier to communicate, and anyone can walk through it and understand it,” added Jakub Mazur.
The direct connection to Revit plays a major role in the entire process. According to Matěj Škarka, who represented Adeon CZ, BIM and data management are currently among the main topics in the construction industry. “We are currently the largest Czech Autodesk partner and help with BIM implementations in companies—whether they are architects, designers, construction firms, or developers,” he said. He added that Adeon also develops its own tools where standard Autodesk solutions fall short. “We like to automate and step in where Autodesk has stopped.”
From static plans to live understanding
A practical demonstration at the Bělov Kopce project also highlighted one of the greatest advantages of a live environment: the ability to quickly test different options right in the middle of a discussion. Jaroslav Pančocha demonstrated the development of a public space where, at various stages of the design process, a gazebo would appear and disappear depending on the investor’s current needs and the urban planning solution. “If we look at it this way, in an open scene where we can add or remove a gazebo, the entire development process happens much more organically, much faster. We can discuss it on the spot, rather than just based on some floor plan,” he explained.
DESVIX has also applied a similar principle in other large projects. For example, on the Florenc21 project, it assisted in evaluating 16 architectural designs as part of a competition for Penta Real Estate. On the Sekyra Flowers project by the Sekyra Group, it helped facilitate communication regarding height regulations between architects, the city, and the developer. “When the people tasked with assessing the height put on the headset, they said, ‘Actually, it’s not that tall,’” said Jakub Mazur.
Today, however, DESVIX serves more than just design and communication. The platform also offers several output formats—from classic renders to shared 360° tours and mobile 3D models, which are currently in development. An interesting feature, for example, is sharing via QR code or URL, which remain the same even when the scene is updated. The investor or city thus always works with the same link, while the project’s content evolves continuously.
A gift for participants
Event participants also received a gift in the form of a voucher for an extended trial version. However, DESVIX offers this for up to one month to everyone—including you—so don’t hesitate to try it out or get in touch with us.
